New high-speed electric vehicle charging stations to open across Maine
Maine (WABI) – A new initiative is making high-speed charging for electric vehicles more accessible and available across the state.
Governor Mills announced Wednesday that 17 new high-speed electric vehicle charging stations will open in Maine over the next year as part of the state’s commitment to build an accessible and reliable network of EV chargers for residents and visitors.
The new charging sites, which will feature 52 new chargers will serve travelers on heavily traveled highways and roads, such as Interstate 95 (I-95), U.S. Route 2, U.S. Route 302, areas of Portland and Bangor, and supporting outdoor recreation and university communities.
The total investment in the charging infrastructure is nearly $8.6 million.
Funding for the charging includes $5.7 million from National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, an initiative of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and $2.8 million through the Governor’s Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, and settlement funds from the New England Clean Energy Connect project.
“Drivers across Maine and the nation are increasingly choosing electric vehicles because they are safe, reliable, and better for our environment,” said Governor Janet Mills. “This means that Maine must have a robust charging infrastructure to help ensure that you can get there from here. These investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and my Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan will further expand access to high-speed chargers across the state, making long-distance travel more reliable for commuters and visitors alike.”
Sites selected for high-speed EV chargers include:
Cumberland County
· Hannaford Supermarket, Main Street, Gorham
· Nouria, Ossipee Trail, Gorham
· University of Southern Maine, School Street, Gorham
· Marginal Way Parking Lot, Portland
· Hannaford Supermarket, Forest Avenue, Portland
· Shaw’s Plaza, Roosevelt Trail, Windham
· Nouria, Portland Road, Bridgton
Franklin County
· Rangeley Hideaway, Main Street, Rangeley
Oxford County
· River Street Parking Lot, Rumford
Penobscot County
· Tractor Supply Plaza, Central Street, Millinocket
· Dysart’s Restaurant and Truck Stop, Coldbrook Road, Hermon
· Airport Mall, Union Street, Bangor
· Hannaford Supermarket, Stillwater Avenue, Bangor
· Hannaford Supermarket, Moosehead Trail, Newport
· Alltown Market, Park Street, Orono
· University of Maine, Beddington Road, Orono
Piscataquis County
· Indian Hill Trading Post, Moosehead Lake Road, Greenville
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